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Ubay
Use Ubay as a ferry gateway to Leyte or a quiet stop on a Bohol loop: half a day to see the port and town, or one night if you catch the afternoon ferry.
Ubay is a small port town on Bohol's northeast coast, the main ferry link to Leyte (Bato). It has a handful of eateries, a 24-hour ATM and basic lodgings. Most travellers pass through for the 1 pm ferry or use it as a low-key base to explore northern Bohol.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Jan–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (typhoon season, ferry cancellations possible)
- Airport
- TAG
- Nights
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ubay911 ▾
- National emergency911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ubay, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyUbay is a quiet provincial town with low crime.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTAG Bohol-Panglao International Airport (About 2 h by van or bus via Jagna or Carmen).
- Getting aroundWalkable town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus to Tagbilarancheck₱150–250 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedFan single room (own bathroom), a night, per room₱400 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedFan single room (own bathroom), a night, per room₱600 (≈ US$11)
- High-end bedFan single room (own bathroom), a night, per room₱800 (≈ US$15)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TAG Bohol-Panglao International Airport (About 2 h by van or bus via Jagna or Carmen)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jan–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ubay: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable town centre. Jeepneys and tricycles connect Ubay to Talibon and other barangays. Buses and minivans to Tagbilaran, Carmen and Jagna leave from the market area.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bato, Leyte
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h (ferry crossing about 1 h)
Medallion Transport ferry, 1 pm departure
Direct ferry; buy ticket at the port before boarding.
Tagbilaran
goDoor to door: About 2–2.5 h
Bus or minivan via Carmen or Jagna
Passes through the Chocolate Hills if you take the Carmen route.
Anda
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Jeepney or van via Jagna
Beach town on Bohol's east coast.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Near the port and market; G V Hotel, J C R Inn and J & N Lodge are within a few blocks.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱800–1,500 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,500–2,500 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- ₱2,500 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Fan single room (own bathroom)1 × 1 night × ₱400 | ₱400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱800 | ₱800 |
| Ferry Ubay → Bato (Leyte)1 × ₱320 · check | ₱320 |
| Bus Ubay → Tagbilaran1 × ₱200 · check | ₱200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱172 |
| Trip total≈ ₱1,892 per person per day, bed included | ₱1,892≈ US$35 |
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2026 estimate in Philippine pesos; flights and inter-island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Ferry to Bato (Leyte)check | ₱320 (≈ US$6) |
| Bus to Tagbilarancheck | ₱150–250 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Jeepney to Taliboncheck | ₱30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride within towncheck | ₱20–40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a local eatery | ₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Medallion Transport ferry to Bato departs at 1 pm daily (check); arrive at the port by 12:30.The Medallion Transport ferry to Bato departs at 1 pm daily (check); arrive at the port by 12:30 PM.
- Typhoons can cancel ferries between June and October; have a backup plan.
- ATMs are limited to the PNB Bank on Col Maliano Garces Street; bring enough cash if you stay overnight.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Ubay → Bato: ₱320 (≈ US$6), 1 pm departure, about 1 h (check)
- Bus Ubay → Tagbilaran: ₱150–250 (≈ US$3–5), about 2 h (check)
- Tricycle within town: ₱20–40 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- Kumusta — Hello (koo-moos-TAH)
- Salamat — Thank you (sah-LAH-maht)
- Tagpila? — How much? (tag-PEE-lah)
- Asa ang barko? — Where is the ferry? (AH-sah ang BAR-koh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ubay. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jan–May · avoid Jun–Oct (typhoon season, ferry cancellations possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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